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The document is a legal complaint filed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court to establish paternity for a child born out of wedlock. It outlines the plaintiff's relationship to the child, details about the defendant, and requests various court orders including adjudication of paternity, child support, health insurance provision, custody, and parenting time.

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Can a woman deny a man a paternity test?

You cannot refuse, neither parent can refuse to submit to a paternity test, in any states. Should you refuse to take a paternity test, you will be found in contempt of court., and the judge will issue a court order to get you to supply your dna.

What is the best way to establish paternity?

The best way to establish paternity is by filing a paternity suit (to either prove or deny paternity) and submitting to a court-ordered DNA test. If the jurisdictions law permits and CPS has reason to, CPS can ask a court to order paternity testing.

What is a complaint for paternity?

In most states, a person who wants to establish legal paternity brings a paternity action. This is a civil action that seeks to establish a mans status as the father of a child. Paternity is established by a preponderance of the evidence in a civil paternity proceeding.

How to establish paternity in Massachusetts?

You can acknowledge parentage in 3 places: In the Hospital at Birth. Parents can sign the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage form in the hospital after the child is born. City or Town Clerks Office. Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS).

What is a paternity dispute?

Paternity disputes occur when the father claims that he is not the biological father of that child and refuse to take the responsibility of the child, however the mother claims that the man is the biological father of her child.

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Can I sue my ex for lying about paternity?

Despite paternity deceit and paternity fraud, and no matter how much money you spent in child support, you cannot sue your wife or ex-wife for lying to you about who was the real biological father of your children.

What rights does a father have if paternity is established?

Paternity is a prerequisite to these parental rights. Once paternity is established, a father may pursue child custody and visitation rights. Many states offer simultaneous filing for paternity recognition and visitation and custody rights.

Can a mother refuse a paternity test in Massachusetts?

The fact that any party refuses to submit to a genetic marker test shall be admissible and the court may draw an adverse inference from such refusal. The cost of making any tests ordered pursuant to this section shall, in the first instance, be chargeable against the party making the motion.

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